The 9th Annual Catholic Youth Organization Hall of Fame Banquet will take place on

Monday, March 11, 2002
5:30 p.m. Silent Auction - 7:00 p.m. Dinner
Adam's Mark Hotel
City Line and Monument Road
Philadelphia

For the sixth year, the banquet is being co-sponsored by the Philadelphia 76ers. Mr. Dave Coskey, president of the 76ers, will be present along with a few members of his staff. The Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) utilizes sports and coaching to develop the spirituality and character formation of young people. CYO helps to prepare young people for the challenges of today and tomorrow. The purpose of the banquet is to raise funds for CYO programs, highlight their efforts and to honor adults who exemplify the philosophy, values and mission of the CYO.

The three Hall of Fame inductees are:

Pat Ciarrocchi is the Emmy Award winning co-anchor of KYW-TV Eyewitness News. Pat is a member of Saint Matthias Parish in Bala Cynwyd and has spoken at many CYO events including the Recognition Dinner, the young adult conference Springfest, the Youth Rally and many individual parish functions.

Fran Dunphy is in his 13th year as the head coach of the mens' basketball team of the University of Pennsylvania. Fran is a member of Saint Eleanor Parish in Collegeville and he speaks at numerous CYO events, from Communion Breakfasts to parent talks.

Mary Ann Flanigan is a member of Saint John Neumann Parish in Bryn Mawr and the mother of eight children. Mary Ann founded her own computer school for people with disabilities, the MBF Center. Over 200 former students of the MBF Center have been placed in competitive employment.

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Contact
Marie Kelly
Associate Director
215-587-3747